Marine Cargo Insurance
by P.S.S. Insurance Co., Ltd.
1. Cargo Insurance
Cargo insurance covers loss of damage to shipment during sea, air, land, rail or post transportation as a result of accidents or unforeseen circumstances. This kind of insurance is particularly essential for importers, exporters and international businesses.
There are 3 types of coverage which include
- Institute Cargo Clause (C)
- Institute Cargo Clause (B)
- Institute Cargo Clause (A)
Details are shown in table below.
Insurance Coverage | Institute Cargo Clause | ||
---|---|---|---|
(A) | (B) | (C) | |
Loss or damage to cargo due to | |||
Fire | |||
Explosion | |||
Ship aground | |||
Ship capsized | |||
Ship overturn or crash | |||
Transport of cargo to the port of refuge | |||
Public liability or cargo is thrown into the ocean | |||
Earthquake, Volcano eruption | |||
Lightning | |||
Cargo is washed from the ship to ocean, lake of water leakage to the ship | |||
Damage due to water leakage or flood to container or cargo area | |||
Total loss due to fall to the sea or during boarding the ship | |||
Loss or damage to insured goods | |||
Fire or explosion | |||
Ship aground or capsize | |||
Land transit clash or overturn or derail | |||
Ship clash or contact other subjects | |||
Transport of cargo to the port of refuge | |||
Sacrifice in joint damage | |||
Additional coverage (optional purchase) | |||
Damage from rain or sea water | |||
Package delivery not completed by the carriers | |||
Damage by thieves and/or delivery not completed due to missing packages | |||
Fracture, breakage and/or dents | |||
Leakage or missing packages | |||
Damage from hooks or nails | |||
Damage from scratch or tear | |||
Damage from oil stains, waxes or rubbing another goods | |||
Damage from acid, mice or insects (due to insufficient ventilation), heat or self-spark | |||
Contamination or contaminated by foreign matters |
2. Hull Insurance
Insurance covers damages to any part of the ship whether it is made of steel or other materials. It also covers power generation units, heat and lighting units and conditioning units.
This type of insurance is very much suitable for import and export industry and owner of ships who deals with international trades.
3. Aviation Insurance
Insurance coverage geared specifically to the operation of aircraft and the risks involved in aviation. This kind of policy covers all risks of an aviation, public liability, personal accident for crew members/management, loss of aviation licenses, war risk insurance, ground risk hull insurance not in motion, etc.
4. Inland Transit Insurance
This type of insurance is designed to provide suitable coverage and offer adequate indemnity for cargo / goods carried through inland transport and transit. It covers the insured cargo against total loss / partial loss / and related expenses whilst the goods are in Inland Transit, or other accidents not specified in the exclusions clauses.